Invented in France, the first food processor model was called Le Magimix.

Question 3 of 20

How is an all-in-one food precssor different than a standard food processor?

It not only processes food, but also sets the table and pours drinks.

It can be used as a dough machine and blender, in addition to standard processing functions.

In addition to slicing, dicing, whisking and pureeing, an all-in-one processor can also serve as a blender and a dough machine. Both all-in-one and standard food processors are electric-powered.

It is electric-powered while a standard processor is not.

Question 4 of 20

What's one of the commonly cited benefits of using an all-in-one food processor rather than doing prep tasks by hand?

self-cleaning

speed

An all-in-one food processor is capable of performing many tasks faster than they can be done by hand. Most models do not have a self-cleaning function and few include a scale.

A processor can weigh the food before processing it.

Question 5 of 20

What is a minichopper?

an oversized food processor for large jobs like woodchipping.

a hand powered food processor

a small electric food processor

A minichopper is a small electric food processor.

Question 6 of 20

How is a food processor different than a blender?

A blender is cone shaped, while a food processor has a flat bottom.

Due to its cone shape, a blender requires water to be added in order for it to work properly. A food processor, on the other hand, features a flat bottom that allows it to be used for blending without adding water.

A food processor is cone shaped, while a blender has a flat bottom.

A food processor can't blend liquids.

Question 7 of 20

What is a mandoline?

a muscial instrument with four pairs of strings

a food processor with a radio

a hand-powered food slicer

Not to be confused with a similarly named four-string musical instrument, a mandoline is a cooking utensil that slices and cuts without the use of a motor.

Question 8 of 20

What does an all-in-one food processor's S-shaped blade typically do?

chop, mince and puree

An S-shaped steel blade is typically used for chopping, mincing and pureeing.

slice and grate

chip wood

Question 9 of 20

What do an all-in-one food processor's metal discs typically do?

chop, mince and puree

slice and grate

The processor's metal discs are typically used for slicing and grating.

make snowcones

Question 10 of 20

What is the benefit of chrome or steel parts on a food processor?

They make food more delicious.

They're less likely to break than plastic parts.

Chrome and stainless steel parts make a food processor more expensive and also less likely to break than plastic parts.

They're less slippery.

Question 11 of 20

How is an all-in-one food processor's size measured?

bowl size

An all-in-one food processor's size is measured by bowl size and stated in cups.

blade size

feed tube size

Question 12 of 20

What generally determines the functions that an all-in-one food processor can perform?

the type of blades and discs that the processor features

The processor’s blades and discs, which are attached to the stem and rotate and cut the food in the bowl, determine the functions it can perform.

whether the parts are chrome or plastic

whether or not it has been blessed by a shaman

Question 13 of 20

What is a food processor feed tube?

the space through which diners use a straw to suck out portions of processed food from the processor

the place where a person using a food processor should rest his or her hands while the appliance is in use

the open slot through which food is generally placed into the processor

The feed tube is an open slot through which food is generally placed into the processor.

Question 14 of 20

When shopping for a food processor, what should a buyer consider about the appliance's feed tube?

speed

size

Shoppers should consider the size of a processor’s feed tube. The wider the tube, the less pre-processing prep (slicing, etc) required before using the appliance.

suction

Question 15 of 20

Which company introduced the food processor to the U.S.?

Cuisinart

Cuisinart began selling a food processor in the U.S. in 1973.

KitchenAid

Le Creuset

Question 16 of 20

Which of these is NOT a common all-in-one food processor function?

carrot slicing

sausage casing

A typical all-in-one food processor slices, dices, chops, kneads, blends and whisks, but cannot be used to case sausage.

dough kneading

Question 17 of 20

Where does a user typically attach a blade to a food processor?

at the blade stem

Blades are typically attached to the food processor's blade stem, located in the center of the bowl.

inside the feed tube

in Massachussets

Question 18 of 20

What is a common function of a baby food producer?

steaming

In addition to slicing meat and vegetables, these appliances also steam and puree food into a consistency that's ready for little ones to eat.

sulking

diaper changing

Question 19 of 20

What is the purpose of nesting bowls in some all-in-one food processors?

to allow the user to lay eggs

to allow the user to feed birds and other local wildlife

to allow the user to do more than one job in a row

Nesting bowls allow you to use the processor for more than one job in a row.

Question 20 of 20

What is the first thing that a buyer should consider when purchasing an all-in-one food processor?

size

The most important factors to consider are kitchen/counter space and the types of tasks for which you plan to use the appliance.